“Reading to Write Effectively” – Please answer ONE of the following two prompts:
- How does the idea of reading &/or writing “with a purpose” other than just “getting it done” affect the way you engage with material?
- There is a difference between reading & comprehending and writing & writing effectively. Comprehension & effective writing lead to a better understanding of the material. What are your most effective strategies are for reading comprehension &/or writing – how do you work to comprehend the material & produce your writing? You don’t have to list fancy names or titles – just tell us what works best for you.
Poole – Please answer any THREE of the following four prompts:
- Based on Poole’s preface, what would you think were some research questions he possibly used to start his research?
- Based on Poole’s preface, what would be some research questions you would ask in response to him?
- The purpose of a Proposal is to introduce not only the topic being written about but the methodology behind it & the reason for the author’s interest. Poole’s preface functions like a Proposal to the topic that he will cover in the next 200+ pages of his book. If we treat it like a Proposal, explain in your own words what Poole hopes to accomplish with his research.
- Thinking about the Purposes for Research & Research-Based Writing, what do you think the purpose for Poole’s work is? Explain your answer by referring to the text.
OER – Audience – please answer ONE of the following two prompts:
- Why shouldn’t you automatically consider your instructor as your audience? I am a reader, yes, but I may not be your audience. What are some of the reasons why it can negatively impact your work to think of me as your ONLY audience?
- Think about the topic you have selected to write about – as of right now, who do you think is the audience for your argument? Who are you writing to/for & why?
Critical Thinking & They Say, I Say – Please answer any THREE of the following five prompts:
- The Quick Box 3.1 on pg17 offers a list of questions critical thinkers ask about material they’re exposed to. Which of these questions do you struggle with the most & why?
- How can the persuasive rhetoric devices of pathos, logos, & ethos (on p18) be used to help influence your writing structure & audience?
- How does the ability to think critically help in the creation of research questions &/or arguments?
- How can critical thinking help you, as a writer, to be clearer for your readers & audience?
- How can critical thinking, as a reader, help you to better understand another writer’s point/argument?
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